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A question for the group mind: We've been watching some anime now that we have Netflix. Specifically we've seen all available episodes of Fruits Basket, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service. I noticed that in each of these stories, there is one character who either is an American or who has a great many American characteristics -- in all three cases, this character is a young woman who takes a kindly interest in the heroine. Granted, my sample here is not large, but I wonder if this character is a staple of the form?
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In another part of online comic land, I note with sorrow that "For Better or For Worse" will cease web syndication on September 1. And, no, it's really not worth subscribing to The Sentinel for...
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kinzel mentions elsewhere, the hardcover edition of Liaden Universe Companion, Volume One has sold out. Subscriptions for the softcover edition remain open. Many thanks to all the subscribers who are helping/have helped make this book a reality; we couldn't have done it without you.A question for the group mind: We've been watching some anime now that we have Netflix. Specifically we've seen all available episodes of Fruits Basket, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service. I noticed that in each of these stories, there is one character who either is an American or who has a great many American characteristics -- in all three cases, this character is a young woman who takes a kindly interest in the heroine. Granted, my sample here is not large, but I wonder if this character is a staple of the form?
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Anime
Date: 2005-08-22 03:06 pm (UTC)Re: Anime
Date: 2005-08-22 04:38 pm (UTC)Right. But she acts more like an American than either Tohru or Hana (not at all sure of my spelling, here) -- with wise-cracks and her apparent willingness to break Kyo's head for him. The maid who takes Chiro (sp?) under her wing in "Spirited Away" and the artist who lives in the woods in "Kiki's Delivery Service" are essentially the same character.